Enjoy a Cairo to Alexandria day trip, visiting Roman catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and enjoy fresh Mediterranean seafood.
Trip Info
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Overview
Enjoy an amazing day trip from Cairo to Alexandria with Dahabiya Egypt Tours. Your journey begins with pickup from your hotel, followed by a comfortable drive to Egypt’s beautiful Mediterranean city.
Start your tour with a visit to Pompey’s Pillar, a remarkable Roman monument built in honor of Emperor Diocletian. Then continue to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman burial site in Egypt, carved into the rock across three levels.
After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to the historic Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. Then visit the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a cultural landmark inspired by the ancient library.
At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo, completing a memorable and relaxing day.
Highlights
- Pompey’s Pillar (Roman triumphal column in Alexandria)
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa (Largest Roman burial site in Egypt)
- Citadel of Qaitbay (Historic fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria)
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Modern cultural landmark inspired by the ancient Library of Alexandria)